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STU66-26 - Head of Library and Skills
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Head of Library and Skills
Location: Stoke/Stafford Campus (as appropriate)
Salary: £68,529 to £72,691 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Release Date: Friday 03 July 2026
Closing Date: Monday 27 July 2026
Reference: STU66-26
This is an exciting time to join the University of Staffordshire. We are building a distinctive, future-focused learning environment, where digital innovation, student success and real-world engagement sit at the heart of our approach. Against this backdrop, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take forward our Library and Skills provision at a pivotal moment of development.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Life, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Library, Learning Resources and Skills delivery across the University. Operating at a senior level, you will shape a service that enables student engagement, progression and success across an increasingly diverse and digitally enabled student body.
- You will lead the development and delivery of a modern, inclusive and responsive service, ensuring that provision aligns with institutional priorities and enhances the student experience across both formal and informal learning environments.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across academic and professional services, you will drive cross-University initiatives that support recruitment, transition, retention and achievement.
- You will champion innovation, making effective use of digital technologies to improve access, engagement and outcomes.
- As a senior leader, you will also act as a trusted adviser to the Executive, representing the University internally and externally on matters relating to library services, student skills, and the wider student experience.
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About You
You will bring a strong track record of leadership within student-facing services, with the ability to operate confidently in a complex and evolving higher education environment.
You Will Demonstrate
- Significant experience of leading and developing library, learning support or student skills services
- A strong understanding of the UK higher education landscape and the challenges and opportunities relating to student learning and support
- Evidence of delivering service transformation, particularly through digital innovation and process improvement
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage stakeholders at all levels
You will also bring a clear understanding of student needs and behaviours, alongside a commitment to creating inclusive, accessible and impactful services that enhance outcomes and experience.
Why Join Us?
This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of Library and Skills provision at a university with clear ambition, pace and purpose.
You will join a supportive and empowering environment where innovation, insight and expertise are valued. Our culture encourages new ideas and bold thinking, offering you the platform to make a lasting impact and further develop your leadership career.
Interested?
University of Staffordshire has engaged the services of Gatenby Sanderson, to whom applications should be sent at your earliest convenience but no later than 9.00am on Monday 27 July 2026.
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In return for your contributions to the work of our University, you'll be based from one of our industry leading campuses, enjoying a range of benefits exclusive to members of our community and contributing to our vision, value and culture. Before you apply, take an opportunity to learn more about us by visiting the links above.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.
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